Description

8-Methyl-4-Oxo-4H-Pyrido[1,2-A]Pyrimidine-3-Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its versatile pyridopyrimidine core, which is a privileged scaffold for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to synthesize novel compounds with targeted biological or physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, or infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysts, or specialty polymers.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for method development and exploratory synthesis projects.
• Chemical Library Synthesis: Used in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening to generate diverse compound libraries for biological evaluation.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methyl-4-Oxo-4H-Pyrido[1,2-A]Pyrimidine-3-Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	50609-56-8
Molecular Formula	C13H14N2O3
Molecular Weight	246.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 8-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-acetate; 4H-Pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-acetic acid, 8-methyl-4-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (8-methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)acetate; 50609-56-8; 8-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-acetic acid ethyl ester; Pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 8-Methyl-4-Oxo-4H-Pyrido[1,2-A]Pyrimidine-3-Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.